Reimbursement for parents with children under 18 will take place in the period from January 22 to March 31. To benefit, parents must submit the DIVA declaration in the Tax Administration system. From this year, the DIVA declaration is not a legal obligation, but an opportunity for reimbursement, especially for parents. Based on the 2023 law on income tax, families with children will benefit from a deduction from the taxable base. In the tax system, every parent who has childr

The Secretary General of Albanian Microfinance, Brunilda Isaj, passed away last night. The sad news was announced by her friends and colleagues on social media, who expressed their most sincere condolences to the Isaj family. Brunilda’s passing at such a young age has touched everyone’s hearts, leaving behind deep pain for her family and her children. Brunilda Isaj passed away at the age of 49. She had many years of experience and a distinguished success story in the Albanian

The Great Dictionary of the Albanian Language is now online for users. The Academy of Sciences of Albania, with decision no. 1, dated 06.01.2026, “On the opening of the online platform of the Great Dictionary of the Albanian Language,” decided to make the online platform of the “Great Dictionary of the Albanian Language” accessible to the public, with the domain fjalori.online, providing free access to all users. From the day of its opening, for a nine-week period, opinions,

The increase in cigarette prices has begun to be reflected in the Albanian market following the entry into force of the excise indexation предусмотрed in the law on national taxes. The tax hike has had a direct impact on the price of tobacco products, which are now being sold at higher prices in retail outlets. According to the accompanying document of the draft law, the excise on cigarettes has been indexed from 7,500 lekë to 7,750 lekë per 1,000 cigarettes, an increase of 2

For around 500,000 children under the age of 18, according to changes in the law on income tax, this year parents, in addition to the legal obligation to complete the DIVA declaration, may also benefit from financial advantages. With the latest changes to the income tax law, parents benefit from a deduction from the taxable base of 48,000 ALL for each child and, if they have additional education-related expenses, compensation of up to 100,000 ALL. But what steps should be fol

Three minor children in Durrës were taken into care by Social Services in recent days after they were found alone at home by a neighbor, raising suspicions of abandonment. According to their mother, Blerina, the situation was not abandonment, but a consequence of economic hardship and her daily struggle to make ends meet. “I have three children, aged 5, 10 and 12. I have been divorced for 5 years and I work as a bar waitress. I leave all three children together when I go to w

The Director of the Durrës Police, Vilson Bala, is expected to be transferred to the city of Korçë. It is learned that an official proposal for Bala’s transfer has already been made, while the signing of the relevant order by the competent authorities is still pending. Vilson Bala currently holds the position of head of the Durrës Police and previously served as head of the Operational Directorate. There is still no official announcement regarding his successor in Durrës, whi

Bad weather has caused power outages in several areas of the Korçë region. According to reports, around 600 rural subscribers in the region are currently without electricity, as six feeders are disconnected, while there are no power outages in urban areas. As for road conditions, the situation is as follows: The Ersekë–Leskovik segment is open and has been salted. On the Maliq–Gramsh border axis there are light snowfalls. Alluvial deposits remain a problem in the Lozhan are

Amid heavy snow and the challenging mountainous terrain of Mokra, a DT-75 tracked tractor, produced in the 1960s–70s, continues to perform a vital task that modern machinery often struggles to handle. Despite being over 60 years old, the vehicle remains functional and essential for clearing roads blocked by snow, especially in areas where infrastructure is limited. Narrow roads, steep slopes, and rugged mountain terrain make it impossible to use contemporary heavy machinery,

Prices at the end of the year we left behind rose even more than in previous years. The Institute of Statistics, in its Consumer Price Index publication, reports rising inflation in December, reaching 2.3%, up from 2.1% in the same period a year earlier. While high consumption of goods at year’s end is one of the main factors influencing price increases, in December 2025 the rise was driven mainly by rents, water and fuels, which contributed 0.96% to total inflation. Food pri

Heavy rainfall and runoff from the surrounding hills have caused the stream in the village of Gur i Kuq to overflow, due to the large amount of alluvium, a situation that has been ongoing for two days. The overflow has also blocked the culvert on the Pogradec–Qafë Thanë national road. For the past two days, efforts have continued to normalize the situation, while vehicle traffic on a 100-meter segment is currently limited to a single lane. For three days, work has been underw

The situation has worsened on the Përmet–Çarçovë road axis, where the section near the Çarçovë bridge is at a critical point. As a result, residents’ movements have been isolated and vehicle traffic toward southeastern Albania has been interrupted. Authorities report that the deterioration of conditions has made it impossible for vehicles to pass, creating major difficulties for local residents and travelers who use this route. Relevant structures are on theer ground and are

By 2026, all municipalities are expected to be integrated into the new Fiscal Cadastre IT system, which will automatically calculate the building tax liability for both individuals and businesses. This system will be used by municipalities to generate building tax bills, which will include detailed information about the apartment area, the taxable base value, and the reference price per square meter. Detailed data on real estate properties will be uploaded by the municipaliti

Snowfall began in the early morning hours in Pogradec. According to data so far, in this area the snow thickness has exceeded 5 cm. Snowplow vehicles have been on the ground since the beginning of the snowfall, clearing the roads and spreading salt and gravel. So far, traffic on this road segment is moving without problems; however, drivers are advised to be equipped with winter tires and to reduce their speed, avoiding risky maneuvers in some cases. During the night, tempera

A snowplow on the Arbër Road caused a triple-vehicle accident. While clearing snow near the Murrizi Tunnel on the Klos side, the snowplow struck a Volkswagen vehicle traveling toward Tirana, which then collided with two other vehicles. As a result of the crash, several people were injured, while the driver of the Volkswagen was taken to the hospital for specialized medical assistance. Police arrived at the scene and have launched an investigation into the accident. “KORÇA BOO

Rain over the past 24 hours has again caused difficulties on several segments of the Qukës–Qafë Plloçë national road, where landslides of rocks and soil have been reported. The most critical situation was reported near the tunnel entrance and exit, where debris from the side slopes posed a risk to traffic. Sources on the ground stated that a vehicle with Greek license plates was struck by falling rocks and soil at the tunnel exit. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incide

After a serious and prolonged illness, in the early hours of Wednesday morning, her heart stopped beating, leaving deep pain among her family members, friends, colleagues, and all those who knew her closely. The city of Korça lost one of its most beloved people, a dedicated educator who devoted her life to educating generations, as well as a person with a great spirit, always smiling, positive, and close to anyone in need. Jorgjeta Babliku will be remembered for a long time f

The social housing program continues to remain one of the main pillars of public policies aimed at supporting families and individuals in need, with the goal of ensuring access to adequate and affordable housing for groups that cannot cope with housing market costs. According to official data from the Ministry of Finance, the medium-term objective of this program is to provide housing by 2030 for around 35,000 individuals and families who have applied for support and are faci

The year 2026 begins with the implementation of the government’s decision to provide monthly compensation for pensioners, a measure aimed at easing the financial burden on the elderly amid rising prices. Expert Kujtim Hoxha, in an interview with Ora News, explained who qualifies and how much additional money each category receives. Pensioners receiving up to 40,000 ALL per month will benefit from up to 1,800 ALL extra per month. Those with pensions up to 22,000 ALL receive a

The second installment of payments for the 2025 National Support Schemes has been completed. AARD informs farmers that the second installment of payments for the 2025 National Support Schemes has been transferred to second-tier banks and is being distributed to the accounts of around 65,000 beneficiary farmers. With the additional fund of 1,960,406,000 ALL, AARD has enabled the payments for measures 1–8 and thanks the farmers for their cooperation and patience. “KORÇA BOOM”